Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Marlee Davis
May 21, 2026
Marlee Jonae Davis, 59, of Long Grove, IA, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Marlee was born February 22nd 1967 in Owensboro, Kentucky, Born to Fred and Oleta Davis becoming the 2nd youngest of 9 children, Marlee enjoyed cooking where she began working at Clarks Landing in Buffalo, IA, She also worked at...
DeMarcus Lawless
May 21, 2026
DeMarcus Lawless, 36, of Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his residence
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
John Watts
May 18, 2026
John Watts, a dedicated and accomplished Operations Manager at Mark of the Quad Cities, as well as the proud owner of Glass Heritage, passed away on May 18, 2026, in East Moline. Born on February 26, 1949, in Staten Island, John lived a life marked by commitment, leadership, and a passion for craftsmanship that left a lasting impression on all...
James Skutnick
May 18, 2026
James William Skutnick, 76, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home in Galesburg.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
David R. Smith
May 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved and courageous father, David "Dave" Smith, 79. Dave was born on May 27, 1946, in Kewanee, IL, and peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA.
He was known for his quick wit, intelligence, and great sense of humor....
Sharon Moore
May 15, 2026
Sharon Moore, 77, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away on May 15, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her tribute wall at www.mvcremation.com.
Richard "Rich" Jacobs
May 15, 2026
Richard “Rich” Jacobs, 61, of Moline, Illinois, peacefully passed away on May 15, 2026, at Allure of East Moline after a brief illness. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Rich was born on May 14, 1965, in Moline to Kathy Ann Hoeg and was later raised with the love and support of his stepfather,...
Marc Raymond Holder
May 14, 2026
Marc Raymond Holder passed away just days before his 75th birthday in Davenport, Iowa, on May 14, 2026, after a brief battle with liver cancer. There will be no formal services, but there will be a private family burial of his ashes at a later date. There will be a celebration of life luncheon in the near future; his family...
Scott McCool
May 13, 2026
Scott McCool passed away on May 13, 2026.
He was born to Rex McCool and Patricia Scanlon in Newport Beach, California, on June 13, 1960. Scott, the oldest of three brothers, was always generous, kind, and caring for his given family and those he embraced as family.
He attended the University of Arkansas and worked at First Brands (a Clorox company), where...
Jean Ellen Ellis
May 13, 2026
Jean Ellen Ellis passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home in Bettendorf, Iowa, surrounded by her loved ones. Jean was born on December 22, 1935, in Davenport, Iowa, the only child of Raymond and Helen Smith.
She graduated from (Davenport) Central High School in 1954. She married Russell Ellis on June 18, 1955, at First Presbyterian Church in...
Robert Proehl Jr.
May 12, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Carl Proehl Jr., 65, of Milan, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.
Robert was born August 3rd, 1960, in Moline, Illinois, the son of Robert and Mary Proehl.
Robert “Bobby” loved to fish and hunt with family in his younger years. He was also a very...
Patricia Montieth
May 10, 2026
Patricia Ann Montieth, 84, of Port Byron, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Hope Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Moline, IL.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends can share memories and condolences on her tribute page at www.mvcremation.com.
Brandon Moeller
May 9, 2026
Brandon James Moeller, 39, of Davenport, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home in Davenport, IA.
Brandon was born on June 21, 1986, in Iowa City, IA, the son of Jerome Moeller and Debra Johnson. He came into the world 2 months early, weighing less than 3 pounds, but his fight and determination kept him going....
Joseph Henson
May 9, 2026
Joseph William Henson
The family of Joseph William Henson is sad to announce his passing on May 9th, 2026, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer for several years. Unfortunately, cancer won.
Joe, or Joe Bill as his friends and family called him, graduated from RFHS in 1963. He served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. He was a good friend to...
Shirley Lewis
May 9, 2026
Shirley Lewis, born on August 1, 1947, in Grandview, Iowa, and a lifelong resident of the region, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Davenport, Iowa. She lived a life marked by generosity, devotion to family, and a passion for music that brought joy not only to herself but to all who knew her.
As a homemaker, Shirley dedicated herself to...
Rollo Hildebrant
May 8, 2026
Rollo James Hildebrant, 66, of Long Grove, IA, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, brother, best friend, uncle, and Papa. Rollo, whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and strength to everyone who knew him. He was truly selfless, always...
Dawn Higgins
May 7, 2026
Dawn Higgins, affectionately known as "Mema," peacefully passed away on May 7, 2026, in Milan, Illinois, after a courageous and intense battle with cancer. Born on January 10, 1966, in Aurora, Illinois, Dawn's journey through life was marked by an extraordinary blend of kindness, generosity, and spirited joy that touched all who knew her.Dawn was a beacon of compassion and...
Randy L Bruce
May 6, 2026
Randy L. Bruce, 69, of East Moline, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island, surrounded by his loving family.
As per Randy's wishes, no services will be held.
Randy was born on October 31, 1956, in Moline, the son of Joel and Violet (Roberts) Bruce. He graduated from AlWood High School in Woodhull, IL, in...
Michael Medhurst
May 6, 2026
Michael Joseph Medhurst, 47, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Milan, IL.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Please offer your condolences and expressions of sympathy to the family on his Memory Page at www.mvcremation.com
Thomas Hutton
May 4, 2026
Thomas Scott Hutton, 88, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at SilverCrest Senior Living. Tom was born in Marion, Iowa, on November 29, 1937, to Hugh and Alice “Genevie” Hutton.
Tom grew up in Marion with his sisters Hazel (Gent), Dorothy (Grenis), and Georgia (Windenburg). He graduated from Marion High School in 1956 and Iowa State Teachers...
